Equity & Diversity
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Equity & Diversity Video State Canceled School Club's Queer Alliance Drag and Donuts, Here's What Students Did NextScarlett Seyler, president of her Florida school's Queer and Ally Alliance club, shares her perspective on legislation restricting LGBTQ+ instruction.
Equity & Diversity Q&A 'Don't Say Gay' Law Impacts Us All, Leader of Queer Student Club SaysThe Florida board of education will meet April 19 to vote on expanding the scope of the Parental Rights in Education law to all grades.
Equity & Diversity Schools Couldn't Ban All Trans Athletes Under New Title IX ProposalThe Education Department released a long-awaited proposed change to Title IX aiming to clarify eligibility criteria for school sports.
Equity & Diversity What an Analysis of School District Mission Statements RevealedSchool district mission statements in Democratic areas are twice as likely as those in Republican areas to mention DEI as a priority.
Equity & Diversity Opinion How Schools Can Support Arab and Muslim StudentsAbeer Ramadan-Shinnawi is the guest editor of today’s post recognizing National Arab American Heritage Month.
Equity & Diversity Sponsor Making a Difference When Faced With DisproportionalitySponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Branching Minds supports districts across the country to improve outcomes and reduce inequities.
Equity & Diversity Are the Culture Wars Making Students Less Tolerant?Fights over lessons on race and racism, LGBTQ+ issues, and books are infiltrating schools even in one of the nation's most diverse states.
Equity & Diversity Laws That Limit Teaching About Race and Gender Imperil Music InstructionMusic educators in states with laws restricting discussions of race, gender, and sexuality aren't sure how to explain spirituals or jazz.Equity & Diversity Webinar Classroom Strategies for Building Equity and Student ConfidenceSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Shape equity, confidence, and success for your middle school students. Join the discussion and Q&A for proven strategies.
Equity & Diversity How Can Schools Help Students Process Racial Trauma? A New Program Provides AnswersThe pilot program sheds light on the role schools play in helping students heal from racial trauma.
Equity & Diversity Q&A How Schools Can Address Racial Stressors, An Expert ExplainsA Stanford researcher looks at how schools play a role in interventions for students of color dealing with racial stressors.
Equity & Diversity Educational Inequality: 4 Moments in History That Explain Where We Are TodayA new Columbia University report highlights how inequality was embedded in the creation of public education in the United States.
Equity & Diversity The Origins of Racial Inequality in Education"Uncovering Inequality," a project from Columbia University, chronicles how policies created and sustained inequalities in schools.
Equity & Diversity Opinion 'What We Need Is Compassion Toward One Another'Robert F. Kennedy spoke timeless words following the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. His message should guide educators today.
Equity & Diversity Opinion 11 Ways Teachers Can Eliminate Discipline DisparitiesMany educators still tiptoe around social-justice inequities. They don't need to.
